MASTER OF SCIENCE (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE)

Course Description

This program offers advanced training in risk analysis, financial mathematics, and predictive modeling. It covers topics such as probability theory, survival models, stochastic processes, life contingencies, and actuarial modeling. Students also gain exposure to insurance, pensions, investment analysis, and regulatory frameworks using both theoretical and computational approaches.

Expectations

Students are expected to develop strong analytical and quantitative skills to assess risk, design insurance products, and support financial decision-making. The program emphasizes accuracy, statistical modeling, and the use of actuarial software tools for real-world problem-solving. Duration: 2 YEARS, PART-TIME ONLY.

Market Areas

Graduates can work in insurance companies, pension funds, banks, investment firms, government agencies, and actuarial consulting firms. Career roles include actuaries, risk analysts, financial modelers, data scientists, and insurance underwriters in sectors that require risk quantification and financial forecasting.

Minimum Requirements

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS OR A RELATED FIELD - 2ND CLASS LOWER OR HIGHER FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. (IF 2ND CLASS LOWER, THEN 2 YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RELEVANT POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IS REQUIRED)

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